1
Iyov’s children ate together in rotation, each household holding a feast in its appointed order.
2
Iyov rose early and presented offerings on their behalf.
3
He feared that wealth might secretly produce pride in them.
4
“Perhaps they have said in their heart, ‘We are children of a rich ruler; why should we serve the poor?’”
5
Therefore he prayed that arrogance would not separate them from Yahuah.
6
He taught his children listening around his deathbed: “Possessions become dangerous when they persuade the possessor that service is beneath him.”